Seth Tarver
Encyclopedia
Seth Tarver is an American
professional basketball player currently playing in the German League
for EnBW Ludwigsburg
. Seth Tarver played for the Oregon State Beavers
in college and graduated in 2010 with a degree in business
. His brother, Josh Tarver, also played with him all four years at Oregon State. His father is former NFL running-back John Tarver
.
Tarver missed most of his freshman year at Oregon State
with a minor case of plantar fasciitis
. In his sophomore year Tarver started a team high 27 games and lead the Beavers
in minutes per game. Tarver's junior season he helped lead Oregon State to the 2009 CBI
Title and was named to the honorable mention Pac-10 all-defensive team. Tarver's senior season at Oregon State was his best season. He won the 2010 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year at the top of Oregon State's 1-3-1 defense
. Tarver was the first Oregon State player to lead the Pac-10 in steals since Gary Payton
in 1990.
. However, he went undrafted. He would later receive a invite to the Portland Trail Blazers
pre-season team. Tarver played the 2010 NBA pre-season with the Blazers before being signed to his current team, the Idaho Stampede
, a Blazers NBADL affiliate. In July 2011 he signed a one-year deal with EnBW Ludwigsburg
in Germany
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball player currently playing in the German League
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
for EnBW Ludwigsburg
EnBW Ludwigsburg
EnBW Ludwigsburg is a basketball club based in Ludwigsburg, Germany that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga. Their home arena is Arena Ludwigsburg starting in 2009, after moving from Rundsporthalle Ludwigsburg.- Season by season :-Roster 2010–2011:...
. Seth Tarver played for the Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State Beavers
The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver...
in college and graduated in 2010 with a degree in business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
. His brother, Josh Tarver, also played with him all four years at Oregon State. His father is former NFL running-back John Tarver
John Tarver
John William Tarver is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 7th round of the 1972 NFL Draft out of Colorado...
.
Amateur career
Tarver graduated from Jesuit High School in 2006. Coming out of high school he was widely considered as Oregon's best senior basketball player. As a senior Tarver was named Metro League Player of the Year and to the all-state first team. Tarver lead Jesuit to the 4A Oregon State Championship his junior year. He also ran track and field in high school competing in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.Tarver missed most of his freshman year at Oregon State
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
with a minor case of plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole of the foot.Longstanding cases of plantar fasciitis often demonstrate more degenerative changes than inflammatory changes, in which case they are termed plantar fasciosis. The suffix...
. In his sophomore year Tarver started a team high 27 games and lead the Beavers
Oregon State Beavers
The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver...
in minutes per game. Tarver's junior season he helped lead Oregon State to the 2009 CBI
College Basketball Invitational
The College Basketball Invitational is a men's college basketball tournament created in 2007 by The Gazelle Group. The inaugural tournament occurred after the conclusion of the 2007–08 men's college basketball regular season. The CBI selects 16 teams that are not selected for the NCAA Tournament...
Title and was named to the honorable mention Pac-10 all-defensive team. Tarver's senior season at Oregon State was his best season. He won the 2010 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year at the top of Oregon State's 1-3-1 defense
1-3-1 defense/offense
The 1-3-1 defense and offense is a popular strategy used in basketball.The 1-3-1 zone defense is a defensive basketball formation. It was originally utilized by Hall of Fame coach Clair Bee. This defense is named for its formation since there is one defender at the point, three defenders at the...
. Tarver was the first Oregon State player to lead the Pac-10 in steals since Gary Payton
Gary Payton
Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals...
in 1990.
Professional career
After his senior season at Oregon State Tarver entered the 2010 NBA Draft2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
. However, he went undrafted. He would later receive a invite to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
pre-season team. Tarver played the 2010 NBA pre-season with the Blazers before being signed to his current team, the Idaho Stampede
Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. The team is based in the Boise, Idaho, area and as of 2005 plays at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The team was founded as a member of the Continental Basketball Association in 1997 and was league runner-up...
, a Blazers NBADL affiliate. In July 2011 he signed a one-year deal with EnBW Ludwigsburg
EnBW Ludwigsburg
EnBW Ludwigsburg is a basketball club based in Ludwigsburg, Germany that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga. Their home arena is Arena Ludwigsburg starting in 2009, after moving from Rundsporthalle Ludwigsburg.- Season by season :-Roster 2010–2011:...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.